And I thought labor was hard.

When I sit back and think of the grand scheme of life I have to laugh just a little. I find it amazing that certain events set before my husband and myself almost follow one another in the perfect sequence. I've mentioned before how we feel we are tested or pushed on a daily basis. We make decisions so carefully because we are just waiting for the next event or circumstance that will have us shaking our heads or throwing are hands in the air and asking ourselves, "why me?" I feel if these circumstances came to us in any other order we might not be able to handle them as well (which I'm not sure is to well at all) as we do.

The most recent situation is taking care of a sick little Edee. I first have to say that we are so blessed that she joined the world a very healthy, happy baby. We have been so lucky that the first 7 months of her life was nothing but joy (and 2 minor colds). However, the passed 2 weeks (which seems like forever) have been close to a nightmare. 

I won't take you through the entire tale of runny noses, tears and sleepless nights. I will just say, this poor baby (and Mama and Dada) have been put through the wringer. And as we struggle to keep Edee comfortable I feel like I am losing my mind. Mama just isn't enough for her. I feel my heart break as I watch the tears stream down her face. I know she is telling us something but we don't know what it is. Which is the MOST frustrating part about it.

I sit here thinking, And I thought labor was hard. 

I give Ryan loads and loads of credit. His strength has really amazed me. Through the 3am ER visit to the crying at midnight when all we can think about is shutting our eyes and going to sleep, he held it together. He held us together. He picks up where I can't and soothes Edee when that is really all she needs.

It's amazing what we have gotten through. And sometimes I think, it's really not that much because I know others have faced bigger confrontations.

Now that we are slowly getting back on track and Edee is back to her bubbly self I think we are just a little bit stronger and ready to face the next challenge head on.

Keep loving.